that was megan fitzgerald reporting. >> it would be so great if they could do that for every troop coming home across the nation, and they say they definitely plan to continue this. >>> the shootings in connecticut sparked a nationwide movement to help others. >> here's a gift card to dunkin' doughnuts. i thought who couldn't use a cup of coffee more than a truck driver. >> ann curry suggested 20 acts of kindness, and something as small as paying for a customer behind you at the coffee shop. head over to our facebook page or tweet us. >> it's inspiring to see the people taking it seriously. >> some man said he started holding the door for more people which is something you don't think about every day, and it does make a difference. >> very heartwarming. >>> the "today" show is next on nbc 4 at 8:00. >>> coming up on sunday morning on "today," it's the mad dash for last-minute gifts. two shopping days left until christmas, and malls and stores across the country, i think we can say with a fair amount of certainly will be packed today. we are live for you as the busy shopping day gets under